I'm Back!!!

Today some pictures from recent events. Not following with the theme of the blog but at least I'm posting something again.

Boys play in a Mineral Spring Pool at Pamukkale.

An Evening Trip to the Market.

I haven't forgotten, but this time of year is busy!!!

So this time in a teacher's life always proves to be a busy time. As the school year ends events fill the daylight hours and your hobbies and side projects take a back seat. Mine has too, I haven't rolled the dice in two weeks!

But I do have a post for pictures I took while watching last week's Presidential Cycling Tour finish here in Turkey. I love this sport in spite of it's doping scandals. In fact I had trouble being a photographer since I was so busy being a fan. Later you will see that Erin had to take over for me.

Cutest race watching buddy ever.

The Astana Team races by.

The Peleton blurs by. Cycling is a great sport to photograph because the jerseys offer such interesting colors.

The final sprint. The winner of the day is closest to us. Erin should be proud to have taken this shot. I was too busy cheering to hold the camera.

Events like this always bring out such interesting characters. This will be my new 'stache style for the upcoming nuptials.

The Letter G in Color

I skipped a week because we had company last week, all the way from home. So the photo blog took a back seat. Regardless, here are the pictures I took two weeks ago of the Letter G in color. I feel like the color from my pictures is still washed out. If anyone has any suggestions let me know. Also every picture will tell you why I took the picture, if it isn't obvious.

Alanya's Manhole covers all have 3 Gs on them, perfect.

Who doesn't love alliteration? Green Glass on Grime

Erin liked this sign, sometime old stuff

has the best character.

Painted gourd ladies are a popular hand craft

here in Alanya.

In fact this is what Erin will look like

when we start our gourd crafting business.

This woman is making Gözleme, a popular fast food

here in Turkey. It is basically a quesadilla with different

fillings. Erin and I plan to make it with Bacon when

we are back in America.

B & W Triangles

Another installment of Black and White Shapes. Enjoy.

I want free stuff.

Yesterday I read about a cool looking camera bag at Digital Photography School and this bag looks way cooler than the one I currently have. They are giving one away and I just entered the competition by making this post. Also They have some great articles and ideas for photographers.

Week 6: The Color Purple

Trying to find the color purple was not easy in the environment so flowers were the main subjects.



I love the smaller purple inner ring on this flower.












There is a farmer's market everyday in Alanya. Eggplant is one of the most used veggies in Turkey.





Beautiful Hydrangeas.










Who doesn't want a purple house?









The wisteria bushes have started blooming like crazy here in Alanya. They are beautiful, but they smell so bad.

Week 5: Archive search for Emotion

So I found some of the Pictures that I felt either conveyed an emotion or made me feel an emotion. On a fundamental level that is why we choose to click the shutter right.

Love



Boredom


Kismet



Joy



Relaxed